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Dr. Diane Cummins D.V.M.
Loveland Animal Hospital - 685 Loveland-Madiera Road - Loveland, Ohio 45140 - (513) 683-7700
(Veterinarian/Owner/Handler of "Rikki", a Jack Russell)
I started training with Cincinnati Canine Center when my first Shetland Sheepdog, Boomer, was only 4 years old. After nine years, I have trained many dogs through this training center, including Jack Russell terriers, Dobermans, Welsh Corgis, and other Shelties.
I have trained in obedience, agility, flyball, conformation, and even a class in tracking. Once you have obedience trained dogs, it is difficult to think about living with a dog that is not obedience trained.
Training is also rewarding in that it helps to foster a stronger bond with your dog, as well as providing an excellent outlet for their energy. It also gives you many opportunities to enjoy your dog through showing-whether in conformation, obedience, agility or any of the various activities available everywhere.
I have trained under both instructors through numerous classes, and I feel that the instruction that they have provided over the years has made me a very good handler by helping me to understand my dogs as thoroughly as possible. I am sure that since I have many dogs, I will be training here for a long time to come.
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Angela M. Hudson, RVT
(Owner/Handler of "Max", a German Shepard)
Hi my name is Angie Hudson, I am a registered veterinary technician. I have personally trained three of my dogs with both Mary Jo and Vince at Cincinnati Canine Companion Center and I could not be more pleased. I have trained a German Shepard and a mix who were very easy to train. As well, as a bullheaded chow chow how did not want any part of training. Everything worked out and I have a wonderful group of dogs now thanks to CCCC.
The trainers tell you where you or your dog needs help and will show you how to do things correctly. I have known people who have tried the "clicker" and all positive reinforcement training. I myself have tried the all positive reinforcement training and to tell you the truth it was not as effective as the training you are taught at CCCC. I am a firm believer in their methods of training.
For example, one day my 6 year old German Shepard mix began trotting off toward the street. Just before he reached the street I yelled loudly "down" he turned his head and casually laid down. Had he been "clicker" trained I would have to run into the house
find the clicker then go back outside by which time my dog would have been hit by a car. Unfortunately for my dog though he had to spend the following hour and a half on his "downs" to improve his response time for casually laying down.
I feel that any dog, no matter how "bad" it is could go though CCCC and become a exceptional dog. I have seen dogs
come into training and end up with multiple owners because people think that training is easy. The dogs will go into class see how well the other dogs are and follow their lead. Dog training just as anything else you do in life and want great results takes time and a good teacher. You will learn what it takes to make your dog exceptional but, it is what you and your dog put into it is what you will get out.
I have and will continue to recommend CCCC to anyone who wants a better relationship with their dog.
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Mary Crisp
(Owner/Handler of "Xena", a German Shepherd)
I live in Reading, Ohio. I was first introduced to Cincinnati Canine Companion Centers by a coworker. I had done some dog training in the past with another organization, and was not particularly thrilled at the results. I had often told people I planned to go to one 8-week session. That was 6-1/2 years ago.
We have trained five dogs to date: Tori, and Xena (both German Shepherds), Star (Sheltie), Pennywinkle (Pomeranian) and JC (Pomeranian, now deceased). JC (Pomeranian) was 8 years old when she started training. So, you can teach an old dog a new trick. Her first fun match she took high in trial (non-regular class). Our dogs have been or are currently training in Obedience, Agility, Fly ball, Frisbee, and even Silly Pet Tricks. Tori is also titled as TDI (Therapy Dog International).Tori, Xena, Penny and JC have CD (Companion Dog) titles, and I am currently working on Open titles. Star (Sheltie) is our granddaughter's dog and she plans to show her in the spring of 2004.
I enjoy the facility and people who visit and work their dogs at C.C.C.C. Whether you just want some basic dog obedience training or dare to go on and show your dog in competitive events, C.C.C.C. is the place to go!
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Diane Beard
(Owner/Handler of "Caesar", a Cocker Spaniel)
I got "Caesar" when he was 6 months old. I tried other dog training classes. I did not experience the individual help that I needed to correct some problem areas with my dog. Before I went to C.C.C.C., my dog had no socialization skills.
Training with C.C.C.C. has now given me the confidence to go out in public with my dog, without any fear of him running away, pulling me down the street, or having him jump up on people when I stop to talk. The right training was the key for both myself and my dog. C.C.C.C. is the right training for anyone who is "doggy challenged". I got fantastic training results and I highly recommend them.
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